Sweetwater is a city located in Miami-Dade County Florida. Sweetwater has a 2024 population of 20,712. Sweetwater is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 7.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,271 in 2020.
The average household income in Sweetwater is $62,548 with a poverty rate of 15.71%. The median age in Sweetwater is 41.6 years: 39.6 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sweetwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,188 | 52.52% |
| Two or more races | 7,725 | 39.82% |
| Other race | 906 | 4.67% |
| Black or African American | 485 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,312 | 3.06 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Married | 2,629 | 3.75 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Non Family | 1,673 | 1.42 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Female | 1,380 | 3.49 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Male | 630 | 3.62 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
40.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,496 | 24.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,108 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,580 | 18.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 664 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 3,583 | 25.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,331 | 9.47% |
| Some College | 1,288 | 9.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,559 | 8,829 | 3,127 |
| 2+ Races | 5,497 | 4,048 | 1,243 |
| Other Race | 721 | 577 | 142 |
| Black | 406 | 209 | 78 |
| White | 317 | 233 | 58 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 14 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,937 | $40,896 | $36,630 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,360 | $42,955 | $28,806 |
| High School Graduate | $28,228 | $40,167 | $23,269 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,209 | $31,957 | $27,318 |
| Overall | $31,616 | $36,870 | $26,312 |
| Some College | $33,240 | $34,009 | $30,060 |
$31,616
Average Earnings
$36,870
Average Male
$26,312
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.75% of Sweetwater residents speak only English, while 91.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 90.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,483 | 2,933 | 15.87% |
| Multiple | 7,708 | 1,466 | 19.02% |
| Other | 906 | 60 | 6.62% |
| Black | 485 | 51 | 10.52% |
| White | 618 | 47 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 81 | 43 | 53.09% |
15.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.93%
Male Poverty Rate
18.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is Asian, with 53.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sweetwater is Other, with 6.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.11% |
| High School | 14.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.41% |
| Some College | 9.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.91% |
| Female Employed | 7.4% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,752 | $67,374 |
| Households | $53,159 | $62,548 |
| Married Families | $71,120 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,759 | $38,766 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 25 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 | 0.58% |
| White | 70 | 0.85% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 7 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
21.79%
Born in Sweetwater
26.25%
Native Born
73.75%
Foreign Born
33.86%
Non Citizen
39.88%
Naturalized
26.25% of Sweetwater residents were born in the United States, with 21.79% having been born in Florida. 33.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,513 | 360 | 1.63% |
| 2028 | 22,153 | 360 | 1.65% |
| 2027 | 21,793 | 361 | 1.68% |
| 2026 | 21,432 | 360 | 1.71% |
| 2025 | 21,072 | 360 | 1.74% |
| 2024 | 20,712 | 360 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 20,352 | 778 | 3.97% |
| 2022 | 19,574 | 653 | 3.45% |
| 2021 | 18,921 | -350 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 19,271 | -1,680 | -8.02% |
| 2019 | 20,951 | -190 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 21,141 | 441 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 20,700 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 20,712 | 17 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 20,695 | 82 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 20,613 | 16 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 20,597 | 153 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 20,444 | 212 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 20,232 | 243 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 19,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,226 | 317 | 2.28% |
| 1990 | 13,909 | 5,658 | 68.57% |
| 1980 | 8,251 | 4,894 | 145.78% |
| 1970 | 3,357 | -19,156 | -85.09% |